Anna Trupiano is a dedicated first-grade teacher at a unique school that caters to a diverse range of students, including those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing. She guides her students to thrive in a world that can present unique challenges for individuals who are deaf. Trupiano recounted a side-splitting teaching moment that occurred in her class. In the classroom, a 6-year-old student who is deaf had a rather amusing moment when she let out a fart, causing a few of their classmates to burst into laughter. The child was taken aback by the attention she received, completely unaware of the audible nature of farting. Trupiano later shared with her student that certain bodily noises can be audible to others. The incident also highlighted the lack of access to such information when loved ones aren’t able to sign. Trupiano shared an example of how deaf students often miss out on information that is commonly known to others.

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